Does Arla Foods pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Arla Foods employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Arla Foods. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Arla Foods?

83% of Arla Foods employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Arla Foods 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Arla Foods?

Student Assistant (23) , Manager (10) , Intern (9) , Internship (9) , Category Manager (8) , Machine Operator (8) , Senior Manager (8) , Warehouse Worker (8) , Process Operator (7) , Project Manager (7) , Warehouse Operative (7) , Dispatch Operative (6) , Engineer (6) , Accountant (5) , Brand Manager (5)

What are the pros of working at Arla Foods according to real employee reviews?

"good work life balance" ((in 26 reviews)); "Pay was good and very good organised people" ((in 24 reviews)); "My colleagues were great and friendly." ((in 23 reviews)); "And good opportunities for voicing your opinions." ((in 17 reviews)); "Good benefits, pension and flexibility" ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Arla Foods according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary on the position of trainee" ((in 18 reviews)); "stupid shifts and bad management" ((in 16 reviews)); "Managers do not always walk the talk" ((in 9 reviews)); "No bonuses and the coffee could be better" ((in 9 reviews)); "long hours, a lot rersponsibility" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Arla Foods layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Arla Foods layoffs and their outlook for job security at Arla Foods in 2026.

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Arla Foods reviews

4.0

83% would recommend to a friend

(557 total reviews)

Peder Tuborgh

88% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

Arla Foods has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 557 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Arla Foods employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

557 reviews

3.0

Jul 20, 2018

Best cheese made

General laborer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good group of people to work with in the plant.

Cons

Older plant needs upgrades and improvements

5.0

May 22, 2018

Great company

Student assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They gave my plenty of responsibility which served as a steep learning curve

Cons

I experienced no cons in working with Arla Foods

5.0

May 16, 2018

Great culture and people

Lean facilitator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working. Friendly environment good leadership

Cons

Cost savings every year mean redundancies

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Jobs at Arla Foods

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